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All PrimeLife care services place respect at dignity at the core of their provision, combined with the benefits of homely and comfortable surroundings that enable skilled carers to promote sound health and security.
Care Provided by Hawkhurst Care Centre
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Mental Health Condition
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 26 Service Users
Dementia Care TypesMild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
Mild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
- Mild Dementia
- Moderate Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- Day Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Hawkhurst Care Centre for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Hawkhurst Care Centre to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:
Funding Types Accepted
- Self-Funding (Private)
- Local Authority with Top-up
- Local Authority
- NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Prime Life Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Siobhan Moore (Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 50+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: -1
Room Information
- Single Rooms (26)
Hawkhurst Care Centre Reviews (27)
Hawkhurst Care Centre has a Review Score of 9.0 (8.970) out of 10, based on 5 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Hawkhurst Care Centre has 27 reviews.
Outstanding service with very friendly staff. MJ, Karen, and Helen have all been amazing - I don't know everyone else's names yet, but all the staff are lovely and make the place feel very personal and homely. They are great with the residents, and everyone always seems happy, singing along and enjoying themselves.
I was nervous when my grandad first went in for his short stay, but seeing how happy and settled he is has been very reassuring.
Thank you for your really kind words and for taking the time to complete the review
Staff are all nice, the home is homely, always warm and welcoming.
My wife has been a resident in excess of 5 years. She has an end case of Alzheimer's. Care has always been excellent. My daughter and I are constantly informed of her care needs which are met. The manager and all the carers are approachable and nothing is too much trouble. The home is small, with 22 residents and I am totally satisfied that my wife's care is as good as it can be. Care plans are discussed with us and agreed. It is a dementia home and as such activities have to be limited.
Thank you for taking the time to complete this review and for your very kind words.
My father has been at Hawkhurst for the past three years and in all that time he has been treated with the utmost care, compassion and dignity. Whenever I visit my father, usually, I just turn up unannounced. I am always given a warm, friendly welcome by the various members of staff. I have always had a really good communication with the staff and I feel they go above and beyond with my father's needs.
The team at Hawkhurst do a fantastic job and a very friendly when I get there to see my mum.
After a 5-week respite stay for my Mum who was mentally not in a good place, she was looked after excellently by a fantastic home. Caring staff and seniors, It's clean and run as a big family of lovely Residents. We are forever grateful as a family for lifting my Mum up and making her feel lots better. I 100 per cent recommend it to anyone, five stars from the family. Thank you.
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We appreciate your feedback and we are delighted to see the star rating.
Very good service with everything done for my husband.
All the staff are friendly and engage with the residents to ensure that they are well cared for and content. Nothing seems too much trouble where the staff are involved and the majority of staff members have been in post for a considerable amount of time. This is always a good sign for both the individuals and more importantly the residents.
My mum went into the care home for nine days of respite care. She made three friends, enjoyed a Halloween party and had her haircut whilst there. She was well looked after, the staff are friendly and caring, and nothing is too much trouble for them. I will definitely use Hawkhurst again for respite care, highly recommended. Big thank you to all staff and residents for making my mum so welcome and happy whilst with you.
I recently got invited and attended the Christmas Party for residents and family members. Everyone enjoyed a great afternoon of entertainment, not forgetting the buffet, very professionally presented.
Thank you to the courteous, helpful managers and care staff at all levels.
My sister has been a resident at Hawkhurst Care Centre for approximately 3 years. During this time she has received excellent care. All the staff are helpful and compassionate I cannot fault them. We have had no complaints whatsoever. I have always sung the praises of this care home and will continue to do so.
Staff friendly, home very clean. Food excellent and care excellent.
I have been very happy with Hawkhurst since my Mother went into care there. It's always clean and tidy. The residents are also clean and tidy. More importantly to me, my Mother always has her own clothes on. The staff are fantastic and really care. I have not shed a tear whilst Mum has been in there, unlike the other place she stayed at.
I am so happy we put mum in Hawkhurst Care Centre she is a different person and joins in with the activities they do the staff are very warm and caring. I find that you can approach the manager and staff who listen and have a lot of time for you big thank you to Hawkhurst Care Centre for making mum so happy x
The management and staff have been fantastic with mum since her arrival. Mum has come on in leaps and bounds compared to the other facility she was in. The staff right from management to the carers are lovely but not only with the residents but the relatives too. I couldn't praise them highly enough. So pleased that mum was able to get a place here.
My mum has been a resident for just over 2 years, she is well cared for, and seems as happy as she can be. The staff are always welcoming no matter what time of day you visit. I am glad my mum is settled in this lovely place.
The improvement my mum has made since becoming a resident in Hawkhurst Care Centre is amazing. It is down to the wonderful staff and how hard they work to ensure my mum has dignity as well as the care she needs. They have a fantastic relationship with my family which provides extra needed support. I cannot speak highly enough of them. Also, any issues are dealt with quickly and professionally. This is a great home and I wouldn't want mum anywhere else!
My mother has been in this care home for a number of years and has excellent care throughout, staff are very approachable and the care for residents in excellent. We are always made welcome when visiting.
Mum has been here for 2 years and she is so well looked after. The home is just like a normal way of life and is always warm and welcoming at any time of day. We feel lucky that she is here as all the staff are caring and considerate under the circumstances.
My mum has been in Hawkhurst for just over two years now, with Alzheimers. Although the disease is a horrible disease to watch your loved one go through, Hawkhurst has made it more bearable. I honestly don't think I could have got through it without their help and support. My mum always seems happy and content and especially well looked after. Hawkhurst and their staff provide me with peace of mind knowing my mum is safe and happy.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 04 July 2019Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
Inspection ratings
We rate most services according to how safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led they are, using four levels:
- Outstanding - The service is performing exceptionally well.
- Good - The service is performing well and meeting our expectations.
- Requires Improvement - The service isn't performing as well as it should and we have told the service how it must improve.
- Inadequate - The service is performing badly and we've taken action against the person or organisation that runs it.
- Not rated - we have not yet rated this area of the service, this is normally because the assessments we have carried out have been focused on other key questions.
Bed Vacancies
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Awards / Recognitions (1)
- 15 Feb 2016Recipient: Prime Life Ltd
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Frequently Asked Questions about Hawkhurst Care Centre
What types of Care is Hawkhurst Care Centre registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Mental Health Condition, Visual / Hearing Impairment are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Hawkhurst Care Centre have?
There are 26 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Hawkhurst Care Centre?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Hawkhurst Care Centre to the centre of Blackburn?
0.9 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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